Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

HHGregg has a 24" Hisense LCD HDTV for $147. I see that it has one HDMI, one component, one composite and one VGA input. Would this be acceptable as a computer monitor? The thing that scares me is that in the pdf, it says "This device may not be computable with all PC/Video Graphics cards." Did I mention that statement scares me? Lol. I plan on connecting my desktop PC (HP a1355c) via VGA and my work laptop (Dell E6510), via HDMI with a DisplayPort converter. I have never used the DisplayPort on the laptop but want to have the option of not having to switch cables from VGA for the desktop and VGA for the laptop. I would just leave the HDMI/DisplayPort cable dangling when my laptop isn't there.

* Would both computers work with this monitor, in your opinion?

* Has anyone used DisplayPort? I see an HDMI/DisplayPort adapter for less than $10. It's not a converter, so nothing is lost.

* Would a standalone monitor work FAR better for the computers? $147 for a 24" monitor by itself, would be a good price

NOTE: This prolly would not be connected to U-Verse but I would add an antenna.

Thanks!

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

While I have not used such an arrangement for productive work on my laptop...I have connected the HDMI port on my Dell Inspiron to one of the HDMI inputs on our 55" Sony in the living room and we have successfully streamed a couple of programs from Hulu. Not HD, of course....but we were amazed at just how sharp the image was. The Windows desktop was very sharp and all icons & text could be clearly seen and read. I would think you might expect the same results, Dave.

BUT....this week Staples Office Supply has both the Samsung and Acer 24" HD, LED monitors with 1080 resolution for $179......only a few dollars more than the one you are looking at. Personally I'd think one of them would be preferable.

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

HHGregg has a 24" Hisense LCD HDTV for $147. I see that it has one HDMI, one component, one composite and one VGA input. Would this be acceptable as a computer monitor? The thing that scares me is that in the pdf, it says "This device may not be computable with all PC/Video Graphics cards." Did I mention that statement scares me? Lol. I plan on connecting my desktop PC (HP a1355c) via VGA and my work laptop (Dell E6510), via HDMI with a DisplayPort converter. I have never used the DisplayPort on the laptop but want to have the option of not having to switch cables from VGA for the desktop and VGA for the laptop. I would just leave the HDMI/DisplayPort cable dangling when my laptop isn't there.

* Would both computers work with this monitor, in your opinion?

* Has anyone used DisplayPort? I see an HDMI/DisplayPort adapter for less than $10. It's not a converter, so nothing is lost.

* Would a standalone monitor work FAR better for the computers? $147 for a 24" monitor by itself, would be a good price

NOTE: This prolly would not be connected to U-Verse but I would add an antenna.

Thanks!

I think you would be better off with a computer flat screen.

The VGA inputs on most HDTVs are usually limited to 1366X768 reolution, so would be disadvantage as most modern computer video cards run at higher resolutions. A newer computer flat screen will have inputs more suitable to computers, like multiple DVI or HDMI as well as displayport. Component connections are being phased out on consumer equipment, due to DRM, and composite is next to worthless on an HDTV.

You would still have to come up with an OTA tuner or connect Uverse if there is a spare HDMI port on the flat screen (do the Uverse STBs have an OTA antenna port?).

For my office setup, I have an older Dell 24" computer flat screen that has a VGA, a DVI, and an HDMI. I have a file server connected to the VGA, my main computer on the DVI, and a Dish tuner on the HDMI. I have all audio piped into a set of Logitech Z-5500 speakers.

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

HHGregg has a 24" Hisense LCD HDTV for $147. I see that it has one HDMI, one component, one composite and one VGA input. Would this be acceptable as a computer monitor? The thing that scares me is that in the pdf, it says "This device may not be computable with all PC/Video Graphics cards." Did I mention that statement scares me? Lol. I plan on connecting my desktop PC (HP a1355c) via VGA and my work laptop (Dell E6510), via HDMI with a DisplayPort converter. I have never used the DisplayPort on the laptop but want to have the option of not having to switch cables from VGA for the desktop and VGA for the laptop. I would just leave the HDMI/DisplayPort cable dangling when my laptop isn't there.

* Would both computers work with this monitor, in your opinion?

* Has anyone used DisplayPort? I see an HDMI/DisplayPort adapter for less than $10. It's not a converter, so nothing is lost.

* Would a standalone monitor work FAR better for the computers? $147 for a 24" monitor by itself, would be a good price

NOTE: This prolly would not be connected to U-Verse but I would add an antenna.

Thanks!

I think you would be better off with a computer flat screen.

The VGA inputs on most HDTVs are usually limited to 1366X768 reolution, so would be disadvantage as most modern computer video cards run at higher resolutions. A newer computer flat screen will have inputs more suitable to computers, like multiple DVI or HDMI as well as displayport. Component connections are being phased out on consumer equipment, due to DRM, and composite is next to worthless on an HDTV.

You would still have to come up with an OTA tuner or connect Uverse if there is a spare HDMI port on the flat screen (do the Uverse STBs have an OTA antenna port?).

For my office setup, I have an older Dell 24" computer flat screen that has a VGA, a DVI, and an HDMI. I have a file server connected to the VGA, my main computer on the DVI, and a Dish tuner on the HDMI. I have all audio piped into a set of Logitech Z-5500 speakers.

That is what i was thinking but the desktop PC is not modern. The 19" "square" HP flat screen that I have seems sufficient. I think that I will plop down the $147 at hhGregg, or check ouyt Fry's $129 deal, in today's flyer, for the 24" HDTV and if it doesn't work as expected, I can return it and ensure that there is no restocking fee before I buy.

Phil - Does your Dell have an HDMI output or is it that funky DisplayPort?

Thanks all..

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

Dave, it's labeled "HDMI" right above the port. I'd have to go find the literature that came with it.....if I can.....and double check. I've had it for quite a few years....since about 2006. It's the Inspiron 1525 model. Only mods I've made are maxing out the RAM to 4 gb and replacing the original 250 gb HDD with a 500 gb drive. Now I've just ordered a new battery because the old one is failing...badly. I get maximum of 30 min. out of it from a full charge. Dell wanted nearly $150 for a replacement.....Batteries Plus wanted about $85 but I ordered one off of eBay for $20. Slightly higher capacity than the original. We'll see if I dood good or got screwed.

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Thanks Phil. I'm guessing that the consumer Inspirons have a dedicated HDMI while business class ones have the DispalyPort. We'll see. The DisplayPort adapters are just a few bucks and simply plug onto the end of an HDMI cable.

I'll be interested in how the Hisense 24" set does with OTA. This will be on the ground floor, which could be an issue.

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

That is what i was thinking but the desktop PC is not modern. The 19" "square" HP flat screen that I have seems sufficient. I think that I will plop down the $147 at hhGregg, or check ouyt Fry's $129 deal, in today's flyer, for the 24" HDTV and if it doesn't work as expected, I can return it and ensure that there is no restocking fee before I buy.

Phil - Does your Dell have an HDMI output or is it that funky DisplayPort?

Thanks all..

Does your (non-modern) computer has a DVI port?

Phil's might be a Mini-HDMI

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

That is what i was thinking but the desktop PC is not modern. The 19" "square" HP flat screen that I have seems sufficient. I think that I will plop down the $147 at hhGregg, or check ouyt Fry's $129 deal, in today's flyer, for the 24" HDTV and if it doesn't work as expected, I can return it and ensure that there is no restocking fee before I buy.

Phil - Does your Dell have an HDMI output or is it that funky DisplayPort?

Thanks all..

Does your (non-modern) computer has a DVI port?

Nope. VGA only. Of course I could buy a VGA switch......

BTW, the Fry's $129 set is a Coby and it's only 720p.

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

I tried it. It's going back.

The highest resolution that it offered with VGA is 1280 x 1084 and in that mode the desktop is scrolled way off to the left. The start button would have been 7 or so inches off screen, to the left. Got it to run at 800 x600 but it looked too funky. Plus the wife didn't like it.

I don't really have a need for a 24" LCD HDTV but this Hisense set is NICE! I never connected it to U-Verse but did try OTA with rabbit ears. Not bad. The instore HD display was very good, rivaling sets at twice the price.

Thanks for the input - I'll stick with the 19" HP flat screen square monitor and when I get mom's desktop PC going upstairs, will most likely buy a monitor and not an HDTV.

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Sorry it didn't work out, Dave. I kind of suspect you'll be happier in the long run with a regular hi-res monitor. There sure are some good prices out there on big monitors these days.

Maybe but maybe not. I think that the old desktop's video card would not support the HD / High resolution that new monitors offer. I still wish that I had a use for that set it looked good.

One oddity - my square 19" HP LCD that came with the aforementioned desktop PC back in 2006 seems like it weighs twice as much as the 24" HDTV.

On a side note, maybe I should go flip the hh Gregg salesman in the nose with my thumb and index finger. While he was not too high pressure on selling me the extended warranty(I declined) - he did, possibly on purpose, misrepresent the length of the Factory warranty. He stated that it was only 90 days. It was, of course, one year.

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Re: Would this HDTV work good as a Computer monitor?

I imagine the older LCD monitor used a fluorescent light source with its heavier power supply and the new 24 incher is LED back lit. Could that be the reason for the weight difference?

No, they're both LCD but according to the stats for both products, the weights are 15 pounds for each. The HP feels heavier. I bet that the HP monitor used non-gorilla glass and the 24" uses Gorilla or some other lightter weight glass.

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